John HAMILTON was born in 1746. John married (MRIN:5530) Jane WILSON.

BIOGRAPHY: Hamilton Family Records
Descendants of John and Jane Hamilton of Cayuga County, New York
Marian Sill Cummings
1940 - Page 5

Jane WILSON. Jane married (MRIN:5530) John HAMILTON.

Joseph ADAMS [Parents] was born in 1683 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died on 3 Mar 1739 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Joseph married (MRIN:5531) Eunice SPAULDING on 23 Jul 1708 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

BIOGRAPHY: A Genealogical History of Henry Adams of Braintree Mass. and His Descendants"
by Andrew N. Adams
1898 - Page 89
Capt. Joseph, b. in Chelmsford about 1682-3; m. (1) July 23, 1708, Eunice Spalding; d. 5 April, 1726.
m. (2) April 4, 1728, Mrs. Susannah (Woodward) Adams, dau. of Daniel and Elizabeth (Dana) Woodward of Preston, Conn., and widow of William Adams; b. 1693; d. 29 Apr. 1790; buried in Baldwin Cemetery, So. Canterbury, Conn.   He was a first settler in Canterbury, large land dealer and prominent man, called "Joseph, Esq;" d. 3 March, 1752; age 70.

Eunice SPAULDING was born on 14 Feb 1685 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Apr 1726 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. Eunice married (MRIN:5531) Joseph ADAMS on 23 Jul 1708 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

Justin BREWSTER [Parents] was born on 21 Apr 1794 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He died on 12 May 1884 in Verona, Oneida, New York. He was buried in Verona Cemetery, Verona, Oneida, New York. Justin married (MRIN:5532) Sarah Ann HULL on 27 Nov 1817 in Lebanon, New Haven, Connecticut.

Sarah Ann HULL was born on 11 Dec 1800. She died on 5 Apr 1880 in Verona, Oneida, New York. She was buried in Verona Cemetery, Verona, Oneida, New York. Sarah married (MRIN:5532) Justin BREWSTER on 27 Nov 1817 in Lebanon, New Haven, Connecticut.

Charles PURCHASE was born in 1838. He died on 12 Dec 1910 in Herkimer County, New York. Charles married (MRIN:5533) Sarah Jane KNIGHT-LCJG-RVM on 14 Oct 1873.

CENSUS: 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Purchase
[Charles W Pinchare]  
Age in 1910: 72
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Father
Father's Birth Place: New York  
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Home in 1910: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Marital Status: Married  
Race: White
Gender: Male  
Household Members: Name Age
Dewit R Purchase 37  
Charles W Purchase 72  
Sarah J Purchase 57  
Minna L Purchase 35  
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T624_951; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 893.

OBITUARY: Utica Herald Dispatch, Wednesday Evening, December 14, 1910
South Columbia, Dec. 14 – Charles Purchase died at his home Sunday evening. He was one of the six children of Dewitt Purchase and Polly Young three of whom survive. He married Miss Callie Reynolds and of their two child, a son Dewitt, survives. After the death of his wife he married Miss Sarah Knight and the have one daughter. Mina Purchase. The funeral will be held at his late home Thursday at 1 p.m.

Richfield Springs Mercury
Richfield Springs N. Y., Thursday, December 15, 1910
In the death of Charley Purchase Sunday evening, this town loses another of its lifelong citizens and a life which has terminated after weary months of suffering. His health has been impaired for some years and during the past year there has been a constant decline until he became helpless, and for some weeks has been unable to make himself understood. He was one of the six children of Dewitt Purchase and Polly Young, his wife, three of whom survive. He married Miss Callie Reynolds, and of their two children, a son Dewitt survives. After the death of his wife, he married Miss Sarah Knight and their on daughter Mina resides with them. Mr. Purchase was most fortunate in being tenderly and patiently cared for through all his long hours of suffering and helplessness. Funeral service will be held at his late home Thursday at one p.m. Internment will be made at Millers Mills.

Sarah Jane KNIGHT [Parents]-LCJG-RVM was born in 1852 in Herkimer County, New York. She died on 6 Jun 1927 in Herkimer County, New York. Sarah married (MRIN:5533) Charles PURCHASE on 14 Oct 1873.

CENSUS: 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Jane
Age in 1860: 8  
Birth Year: abt 1852  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1860: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Gender: Female  
Post Office: Columbia Centre
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Knight 63  
Sophia Knight 43  
William Knight 11  
Sarah Jane 8  
Herman F Jane 4  
Dora J Jane 2  
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M653_760; Page: 951; Image: 367.

OBITUARY: Richfield Mercury - Richfield Springs, N.Y., Thursday, June 9, 1927
The funeral of Mrs. Charley Purchase was attended by a large concourse of friends Tuesday at 1 p.m. at her late home. She was born Sarah Knight and was married to Charley Purchase, Oct. 14, 1873. Mr. Purchase died Dec. 12, 1910. She had passed her 75 birthday in May. She is survived by her only child, Miss Mina Purchase, a stepson, Dewitt Purchase, who are left desolate at the homestead, a brother Herman Knight, and a sister Ida, who has been a housekeeper in the T. D. Warren home in Spinnerville. The sympathy of a host of friends individually and in organizations was expressed in beautiful floral tributes, and Reverend Ridgway spoke words of comfort that were helpful to those left behind. It is regretted by everyone that the son, Dewitt, is very ill and unable to be present or to realize the sad service being held for the only mother he remembers.

Daniel KNIGHT [Parents]-LCJG-RFN was born in 1795 in New York. He died in 1877 in Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York. He was buried in Millers Mills Cemetery, Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York. Daniel married (MRIN:5534) Sophia KNIGHT-LCJG-RNF.

CENSUS: 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Knight
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1797
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Knight 53  
Surrina Knight 31  
William Knight 1  
Rosannah Knight 79  
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M432_513; Page: 55; Image: 352.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Knight
Age in 1860: 63  
Birth Year: abt 1797  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1860: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Gender: Male  
Post Office: Columbia Centre
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Knight 63  
Sophia Knight 43  
William Knight 11  
Sarah Jane 8  
Herman F Jane 4  
Dora J Jane 2  
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M653_760; Page: 951; Image: 367.

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Knight
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1794
Age in 1870: 76  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1870: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Race: White  
Gender: Male  
Post Office: Columbia  
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Knight 76  
Sophiah Knight 56  
Sarah J Knight 18  
Herman D Knight 14  
Ida Nora Knight 12  
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M593_942; Page: 16; Image: 35.

Sophia KNIGHT-LCJG-RNF was born in 1819 in New York. She died in 1882 in Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York. She was buried in Millers Mills Cemetery, Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York. Sophia married (MRIN:5534) Daniel KNIGHT-LCJG-RFN.

Herman L. KNIGHT [Parents]-LCJG-RV4 was born in Apr 1856 in Herkimer County, New York. He died on 3 Oct 1931 in Richfield Springs, Otsego, New York. He was buried in Millers Mills Cemetery, Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York. Herman married (MRIN:5535) Henrietta KNIGHT-LC23-BKV in 1879 in Herkimer County, New York.

CENSUS: 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman F
Age in 1860: 4  
Birth Year: abt 1856  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1860: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Gender: Male  
Post Office: Columbia Centre
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Knight 63  
Sophia Knight 43  
William Knight 11  
Sarah Jane 8  
Herman F Jane 4  
Dora J Jane 2  
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M653_760; Page: 951; Image: 367.

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman D Knight
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Age in 1870: 14  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1870: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Race: White  
Gender: Male  
Post Office: Columbia  
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Knight 76  
Sophiah Knight 56  
Sarah J Knight 18  
Herman D Knight 14  
Ida Nora Knight 12  
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M593_942; Page: 16; Image: 35.

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman Knight
Home in 1880: Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Henrietta
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Sophia
Mother's birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farm Lab.
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Herman Knight 23  
Henrietta Knight 17  
Helen Knight 3M  
Sophia Knight 60 (mother)
Ida Knight 22  (sister)
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Millers Mills, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T9_837; Family History Film: 1254837; Page: 8.4000; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0172.

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman Knight
Home in 1900: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Age: 39
Birth Date: Apr 1861
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American  
Gender: Male  
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York  
Mother's Birthplace: New York  
Spouse's Name: Henrietta
Marriage Year: 1879  
Marital Status: Married  
Years Married: 21  
Residence : Columbia Township, Herkimer, New York
Occupation:  
Household Members: Name Age
Herman Knight 39  
Henrietta Knight 37  
Helen Knight 20  
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T623_1039 Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 38.

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman L Knight
[Hermen L Knight]  
Age in 1910: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Father's Birth Place: New York  
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Spouse's Name: Henrietta
Home in 1910: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Marital Status: Married  
Race: White
Gender: Male  
Household Members: Name Age
Herman L Knight 48  
Henrietta Knight 68  
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T624_951; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 888.

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman Knight
Home in 1920: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Age: 62 years  
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Father's Birth Place: New York  
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Marital Status: Married  
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own  
Able to read: Yes  
Able to Write: Yes  
Image: 16  
Household Members: Name Age
Herman Knight 62  
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T625_1115; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 16.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman L Knight
Home in 1930: Columbia, Herkimer, New York
Age: 74
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856  
Birthplace: New York  
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Race: White
Occupation:
Household Members: Name Age
Herman L Knight 74  
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 1441; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 673.0.

OBITUARY: Richfield Mercury - Richfield Springs, N.Y. Thursday, October 1, 1931
Herman Knight was taken very ill on Saturday and there is not much change at this writing.
Richfield Mercury - Richfield Springs, N.Y. Thursday, October 8, 1931
After several days of intense suffering, Herman Knight passed away at his home Saturday afternoon. The remains were removed to the undertaking parlors at West Winfield. Funeral services were held at Millers Mills Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

BIOGRAPHY: Richfield Springs Mercury, N.Y. Thursday, October 8, 1900
The fire seen in the northwest horizon Wednesday night of last week was caused by the burning of the farmhouse of Herman Knight at Millers Mills in the town of Columbia. The fire originated from a defective chimney. The loss if $1,500.

MARRIAGE: The Utica Observer Dispatch - Thursday, December 7, 1922
The court denied a decree of divorce to plaintiff in the case of Herman Knight against Henrietta Knight there being default by defendant. Alfred Hickox, Mary Starring, William Gorman and Herman Knight testified concerning conduct of plaintiff but the court held that the evidence was not sufficient and directed that the case be dismissed.

Syracuse Evening Telegram - Friday, December 8, 1822
Justice Cheney denied a decree to Herman Knight from Henrietta Knight, although four witnesses testified to the allegation and the defendant failed to put any case. He held the evidence insufficient.

Henrietta KNIGHT-LC23-BKV was born in Aug 1863 in Herkimer County, New York. Henrietta married (MRIN:5535) Herman L. KNIGHT-LCJG-RV4 in 1879 in Herkimer County, New York.

William J. BREWSTER was born in Nov 1847 in McMinnville, Warren, Tennessee. William married (MRIN:5536) Jane A. BREWSTER.

CENSUS: 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William J Brewster
[William Brewster]  
Home in 1900: Saginaw Ward 9, Saginaw, Michigan
Age: 52
Birth Date: Nov 1847
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Ethnicity: American  
Gender: Male  
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee  
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee  
Spouse's Name: Jane A
Marriage Year: 1872  
Marital Status: Married  
Years Married: 28  
Residence : Saginaw City, Saginaw, Michigan
Occupation:
Household Members: Name Age
William J Brewster 52  
Jane A Brewster 41  
W Frank Brewster 25  
Gladys L Brewster 15  
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Saginaw Ward 9, Saginaw, Michigan; Roll: T623_740 Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 59.

Jane A. BREWSTER was born in 1858 in Indiana. Jane married (MRIN:5536) William J. BREWSTER.

Wesley H. KNIGHT [Parents] was born on 30 May 1848 in Randolph, Chautauqua, New York. He died on 2 Sep 1912 in Smethport, McKean, Pennslyvania. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennslyvania. Wesley married (MRIN:5537) Josephine M. FOREMAN on 2 May 1880 in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas.

CENSUS: 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Wesley Knight
Age: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
Household Members: Name Age
Day Knight 49  
Hannah Knight 26  
Edgar Knight 4  
Wesley Knight 2  
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M432_479; Page: 106; Image: 206.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Wesley W Knight
Age in 1860: 12  
Birth Year: abt 1848  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1860: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
Gender: Male  
Household Members: Name Age
Day Knight 59  
Hannah T Knight 38  
Edgar Knight 14  
Wesley W Knight 12  
Ernest Root 8  
Robert O Wheeler 40  
Mary Wheeler 16  
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M653_726; Page: 725; Image: 139.

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Wesley H. Knight
Home in 1880: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas
Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Son-in-law
Spouse's Name: Josephine M.
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Occupation: Plasterer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Henry P 64  
Ruth P 59  
Josephine M. Knight 25  
Wesley H. Knight 32  
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T9_387; Family History Film: 1254387; Page: 172.3000; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 0107.

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Wesley H Knight
Home in 1900: Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania
Age: 52
Birth Date: May 1848
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American  
Gender: Male  
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: Connecticut  
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut  
Spouse's Name: Jessie M
Marriage Year: 1880  
Marital Status: Married  
Years Married: 20  
Residence : Smethport Borough, McKean, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Paper Hanger
Household Members: Name Age
Wesley H Knight 52  
Jessie M Knight 45  
Ruth Prosser 81  (mother-in-law)
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1439 Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 124.

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Wesley H Knight
Age in 1910: 61
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Father's Birth Place: Connecticut
Mother's Birth Place: Vermont  
Spouse's Name: Josephine M
Home in 1910: Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married  
Race: White
Gender: Male  
Household Members: Name Age
Wesley H Knight 61  
Josephine M Knight 55  
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1374; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 139; Image: 520.

OBITUARY: McKean County Miner
September 5, 1912.
Page 1.
W.H. Knight Takes Poison Causing Death.
Wesley H. Knight, a well-known and estimable man of this borough, ended his life Monday morning at his home on the corner of Main and Nelson streets by taking a dose of poison, which caused his death about an hour after he had taken the drug. Mr. Knight has suffered considerably from stomach trouble and other ailments for the past 25 years, but he was always an industrious man and worked at his trade whenever his health would permit. However, for the past two or three years he has not been able to do much work, and of late he has suffered so much that he showed signs of being discouraged and at times had spoken of not wanting to become a burden upon his family. Monday morning he was about the house as usual and at about nine o'clock he went up stairs. Coming down in a short time he went to the faucet in the kitchen and took a drink of water, and then went to the living room and laid down on the couch. Mrs. Knight was at the door at the time, in answer to a call and when she returned she noticed that her husband had an unnatural look to his eyes. She asked him what was the matter and he replied: " I guess I have taken an over-dose – " and then lapsed into unconsciousness. Mrs. Knight hurried to James McGowan's residence across Nelson Street, and had physicians summoned. Drs. McCoy and Ostrander responded and did their best to save his life. Antidotes for morphine were given and his stomach was pumped out, but to no avail and he passed quietly away shortly after 10 o'clock. On examination a small bottle was found on a stand upstairs which evidently had been recently emptied. On this bottle was an old prescription label showing that the contents were prescribed by Dr. J.C. Brown, who moved from here to Williamsport about five years ago, and a home-made poison label. A letter addressed to his wife was also found. It was evidently written some days previous to his death and it is thought that the postscript was written that morning or the night before. The letter was pathetic and loving and shows that while he thought he must end his own life, he had but the kindest thoughts for his family and his fellow men. The fact that his tenant house on the same lot was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon, may have spurred him on to do the deed he had long been contemplating, but that is only a surmise.  The letter read:
"Dear Jessie – I have no fault to find with this beautiful world or with anyone in it, but poor health, growing poorer, and the great dread of being a burden to myself and others, (perhaps for a long time) makes it seem best to step quietly out and avoid so much trouble and suffering. We must all go home sometime and I am only taking a short cut to save a long and tedious route.
"For He keeps house and makes it home.
Whichever way the Children come.
You must cheer up.  Do the best you can do not grieve for me.  Remember me with love to Brother Edgar and family; to Emmet, to Jim George and all friends and relatives.
"And now dear, with tenderest love to you and very best wishes for everybody, good-bye until we meet again.
 "WESLEY"
P.S. – "I thought it would be better all around to go before cold weather sets in and while George was with you. I am so glad that George came and I thank him for his kindness and help. You must do just as you think best about everything." Coroner Sherman was notified at once and came to Smethport at noon. After viewing the remains and learning the circumstance surrounding his death, he decided that an inquest was not necessary and gave permission to have the body prepared for burial. Wesley H., Knight was born at Randolph, N.Y., May 30, 1848, and at the time of his death was 64 years, three months and three days old.  On May 2, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Foreman, at Emporia, Kansas, and in October 1881, they moved to Smethport, where he followed his trade of mason and paper hanger, when his health would permit.  About 25 years ago his health failed him and sometime after that he and his wife moved to Havana, Tenn., hoping that he might regain his health.  After staying there a year and a half he returned home, no better, where he has since resided. Mr. Knight was one of our most honest, industrious and highly respected citizens, in fact he followed his trade when other men would have been in bed. He was kind to children and considerate of the rights and wishes of others and there is no man who knew him that did not admire and respect him. Mr. and Mrs. Knight never had any children and he is survived by his wife, one brother, Edgar, of Harding South Dakota, and one cousin, Emmett Putnam, of Columbus, Pa., who deeply mourn his loss. The funeral services will be held at his late residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.W. McGavern, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating and his remains will be laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.

Josephine M. FOREMAN was born on 21 Apr 1855 in Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio. She died on 6 Jan 1926 in Smethport, McKean, Pennslyvania. She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean, Pennslyvania. Josephine married (MRIN:5537) Wesley H. KNIGHT on 2 May 1880 in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas.

OBITUARY: McKean County Democrat, January 14, 1926
Page 8.
Josephine M. Knight, age 70 years, who passed away in this borough Wednesday evening of last week, mention of which was mad in last week's Democrat, was born April 21, 1855 in Euclid, Ohio.  In 1880 she was united in marriage to Wesley H. Knight in Emporia, Kansas.  Mr. and Mrs. Knight lived in Emporia for four years when they came to Smethport where they since resided except for a short time when they lived in Tennessee.  Mr. Knight died in 1912. Mrs. Knight was the last of the older members of her family.  Surviving her are ten nieces and nephews.  James Herriman of this place being among the latter. Funeral services for the departed were held Sunday from the Herriman residence on Bank street, Rev. Chas. Whelan of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Among out of town relatives and friends present for the final obsequies were Arthur Herriman and family of Galeton, Pa

Edgar Olin KNIGHT [Parents]-K4G9-75P was born on 18 Oct 1845 in Randolph, Chautauqua, New York. He died on 23 May 1925 in Harding, Harding, South Dakota. He was buried in Short Pine Cemetery, Harding County, South Dakota. Edgar married (MRIN:5538) Eva KNIGHT-9FSZ-21Q.

Other marriages:

GARDNER, Helen Almaretta

CENSUS: 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar Knight
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
Household Members: Name Age
Day Knight 49
Hannah Knight 26    
Edgar Knight 4  
Wesley Knight 2  
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M432_479; Page: 106; Image: 206.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar Knight
Age in 1860: 14  
Birth Year: abt 1846  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1860: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
Gender: Male  
Household Members: Name Age
Day Knight 59  
Hannah T Knight 38  
Edgar Knight 14  
Wesley W Knight 12  
Ernest Root 8  
Robert O Wheeler 40  
Mary Wheeler 16  
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M653_726; Page: 725; Image: 139.

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar O Knight
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Age in 1870: 24  
Birthplace: New York  
Home in 1870: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
Race: White  
Gender: Male  
Post Office: Randolph  
Household Members: Name Age
Byron Helms 41  
Lucina Helms 38  
Rosetta A Helms 19  
Ida Helms 16  
Helen Roach 22  
Susannah Rice 36  
Edgar O Knight 24  
Austin L Topliff 25  
Adelbert D Hapgood 19  
Charles A White 22  
Cassius Faulkner 22  
John Newton 20  
William Newton 35  
Edward E Hubbard 22  
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_909; Page: 495; Image: 408.

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar Knight
Home in 1880: Poland, Chautauqua, New York
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Eva
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Occupation: Harness Manufacturer
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Edgar Knight 34  
Eva Knight 25  
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Poland, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T9_816; Family History Film: 1254816; Page: 510.3000; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 0243.

KNIGHT, EDGAR O.
State: SD Year: 1890
County: Meade County Record Type:
Township: St.Urgis City E.D. 14 Page: 002
Database: SD 1890 Veterans Schedule
 
Name: Edgar O Night
Titles:
Residence: Pine Ridge Indian Agency, Shannon, South Dakota
Birth date: Oct 1845
Birth place: New York
Relationship to head-of-household: Self
Spouse name: Allis M Night
Harness Maker
Spouse titles:
Spouse birth place: Iowa
Father name:
Father titles:
Father birth place: Connecticut
Mother name:
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Vermont
Race or color (expanded): White
Head-of-household name:
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Years married: 9
Estimated marriage year: 1891
Mother how many children:
Number living children:
Immigration year:
Enumeration district: 0046
Sheet number and letter: 1A
Household id: 1752
Reference number: 10
GSU film number: 1241556
Image number: 00005
Collection: 1900 United States Census

Name: Edgar O Knight
Age: 59
Estimated birth year: 1846
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): W
Birth place: New York
Marital status: Married
Residence: South Dakota, United States
Years in this state: 20
Arrival Year in South Dakota: 1885
Years in United States:
Arrival Year in United States:
Father birth place: Connecticut
Mother birth place: Connecticut
Film number: 2281695
Digital GS number: 4245207
Image number: 3165
Sheet number: 55
Collection: 1905 South Dakota State Census

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar O Knight
Age in 1910: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Father's Birth Place: Connecticut
Mother's Birth Place: Vermont  
Spouse's Name: Allie
Home in 1910: Harding, Harding, South Dakota
Marital Status: Married  
Race: White
Gender: Male  
Household Members: Name Age
Edgar O Knight 64  
Allie Knight 47  
Eugene H Knight 4  
Martha M Knight 11  
Edward Tribul 40  
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Harding, Harding, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1481; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 893.

1915 South Dakota State Census
Name: Edgar O Knight
Age: 69
Estimated Birth Year: 1846
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: United States
Ethnicity: American
Marital Status: Married
Year Married: 1891
Wife's Maiden Name: Allie Gardner
Residence: South Dakota, United States
Years in State: 30
Estimated Arrival Year in State: 1885
Years in United States:
Estimated Arrival Year in the United States:
Naturalized: No
Religion: Methodist
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Film Number: 2283795
Digital Folder Number: 4245808
Image Number: 03274
Sheet Number: 175

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar D Knight
Home in 1920: Harding, Harding, South Dakota
Age: 74 years  
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Spouse's Name: Almeretta
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania  
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Marital Status: Married  
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own  
Able to read: Yes  
Able to Write: Yes  
Image: 1140  
Household Members: Name Age
Edgar D Knight 74  
Almeretta Knight 45  
Eugene H Knight 25  
Martha M Ficker 21  
Ray R Ficker 32  
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Harding, Harding, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 1140.

MILITARY: Edgar O Knight  
Residence:   Occupation:   
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 21 August 1863 at the age of 22
Enlisted in Company K, 97th Infantry Regiment New York on 21 August 1863.
Wounded on 05 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA
Mustered out Company K, 97th Infantry Regiment New York on 18 July 1865 in Washington,D.C.

Civil War Service Records
November 19, 2003 10:37 AM
Personal Information   
Name:    Edgar O. Knight
Company:    K  
Unit:    97 N. Y. Infantry.  
Rank - Induction:    Private  
Rank - Discharge:    Private  
Allegiance:    Union  
Wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, right leg amputated.
Military: Source Information:
United States National Archives. Civil War Compiled Military Service Records [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-.
History of Cattaraugus Co., New York
Philadelphia: L.H. Everts  1879  Page 127
Knight, Edgar Olin, 97 Inf.; enl. Aug. 21, 1863; wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness; right leg amputated; disch. July 2, 1865.

Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards
1907-1933 – Army Invalid
Archive.com
Name: Knight, Edgar O.
Certificate #: 51068
Type Acct: Army Invalid
Disability: Loss of left leg so near hip joint
Service: Pvt. Co. K. 97 New York
Class: Inc
Rate: 55
Date of Commencement: 2 March 1903
Date of Certificate: 24 April 1903
Died: 13 May 1925
Bureau Notified: 16 June 1925
Accrued order dated 20 October 1925 payable to widow Allie M. Knight

New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865
Name: Sub Edgar Olice Knight
Birth Date: 1844
Birth Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus Co, New York
Father: Day Knight
Residence Place: Dunkirk, New York
Enlistment Date: 24 Aug 1863
Enlistment Location: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York
Regiment: 97th Inf
Rank: Private
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Wounded Battle of Wilderness, May 5, 1865, right leg amputated. Discharged July 12, 1865. P. O. Randolph N. York.
Source Citation: New York State Archives, Albany, New York; Town Clerksґ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 6; Roll Number: 3.

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
Name: Edgar O Knight
Birth Year: abt 1845
Keyed Birth Location: Randolph Ny
Birth State: NY
Birth City: Randolph
Admitted Year: 1924
Age at Admission: 79
State: South Dakota
County: Fall River
City: Hot Springs
Branch: Battle Mountain Sanitarium
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data: Historical Register of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1749, 282 rolls); Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Record Group 15; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

BIOGRAPHY: History of Cattaraugus Co., New York
Philadelphia: L.H. Everts  1879  Page 194
The Randolph post-office was established about 1830 and had Abraham G. Bush as the first postmaster. In 1844, Charles D. Foote was appointed. Ths subsequent appointees have been in the order named: M. H. Johnson, T. S. Sheldon, Enfield Leach, Addison Crowley, H. K. Van Rensselaer, William Giles, Frank C. Jones, E. O. Knight, Albert Marsh, and Mrs. J.C. Owens. The office was designated a postal money-order office, Oct. 1, 1867. It has three mails per day by railroad, one from Little Valley by stage, and three mails per week from Leon and Connewange.

Eva KNIGHT [Parents]-9FSZ-21Q was born in 1852 in New York. Eva married (MRIN:5538) Edgar Olin KNIGHT-K4G9-75P.

Hamilton KNIGHT [Parents]-LCCC-1SS was born on 14 Jan 1820 in Fayette, Seneca, New York. He died on 14 Nov 1893 in Fayette, Seneca, New York. Hamilton married (MRIN:5539) Sarah Elizabeth COOK-KDBR-ZKJ on 29 Aug 1848 in Fayette, Seneca, New York.

OBITUARY: The Auburn Bulletin – Thursday, November 16, 1893
Waterloo, Nov. 16 – Hamilton Knight, an old citizen of the First Ward, died on Tuesday, aged 73 years and 10 months. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o�������clock.

CENSUS: 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Hamilton Knight
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Pendleton, Niagara, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: Pendleton
Household Members: Name Age
Hamilton Knight 40
Sarah Elisabeth Knight 30
Eenoy Knight 10
Charlotte Knight 9
Martha Knight 7
Mary Elisabeth Knight 6
Eva Knight 5
Ida May Knight 3
Olla Knight 1
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Pendleton, Niagara, New York; Roll: M653_823; Page: 1188; Image: 615; Family History Library Film: 803823.
Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Hamilton Knight
Birth Year: abt 1820
Age in 1870: 50
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Fayette, Seneca, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: East Varick
Household Members: Name Age
Hamilton Knight 50
Sarah E Knight 39
Elizabeth Knight 16
Eva Knight 15
Ida Knight 13
Charles Knight 8
Jay Knight 5
Sarah Knight 3
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Fayette, Seneca, New York; Roll: M593_1093; Page: 65A; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 552592.

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Hamilton Knight
Home in 1880: Fayette, Seneca, New York
Age: 60
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Sarah Knight
Father's birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Laborer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Hamilton Knight 60
Sarah Knight 50
Elizabeth Knight 26
Jay C. Knight 16
Sarah Knight 14
George M. Knight 8
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayette, Seneca, New York; Roll: 931; Family History Film: 1254931; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0631.
Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site.

Sarah Elizabeth COOK-KDBR-ZKJ was born in 1830 in Fayette, Seneca, New York. She died in 1894. Sarah married (MRIN:5539) Hamilton KNIGHT-LCCC-1SS on 29 Aug 1848 in Fayette, Seneca, New York.